Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, in latest departure of a top defense leader
Summary
The Pentagon announced that John Phelan, the Secretary of the Navy, is leaving his position immediately. Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will serve as the acting secretary, following Phelan’s sudden departure.Key Facts
- John Phelan was the Secretary of the Navy, the top civilian leader of the Navy.
- The Pentagon said Phelan is leaving "effective immediately."
- Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will take over as acting Navy Secretary.
- Phelan left just one day after speaking at the Navy’s annual conference in Washington, D.C.
- His departure follows other recent changes in military leadership, including the firing of Army officers by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Phelan had no previous military service or leadership experience in the military before being nominated by President Donald Trump in late 2024.
- Before this role, Phelan was a major donor to President Trump’s campaign and founded a private investment firm called Rugger Management LLC.
- Phelan’s military experience was limited to an advisory role in a nonprofit supporting Ukraine and Taiwan’s defense.
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